+CherryPi Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Hi everyone Can anyone tell me of any good routes or trails that can be cached by bike? Thanks in advance Claire Quote Link to comment
+Michaelcycle Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 (edited) Hi everyone Can anyone tell me of any good routes or trails that can be cached by bike? Thanks in advance Claire I see that you are likely in the UK so I can't help there. If you ever want to bikecache the east coast of the USA, I've got lots of suggestions. Good Luck Michaelcycle edited to add: I spotted this in the new topics list and did not see it was on the UK forum until after I posted, sorry! Edited February 21, 2011 by Michaelcycle Quote Link to comment
+Molinnis Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 The WTF series in west london follows the canal system, so nice flat riding and no hills Quote Link to comment
+Amberel Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 The WTF series in west london follows the canal system, so nice flat riding and no hills That's what I was going to suggest, but I checked where the OP's cache hide is located (on the assumption that's near where they live) and it's a long way from London! Rgds, Andy Quote Link to comment
+CherryPi Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 The WTF series in west london follows the canal system, so nice flat riding and no hills That's what I was going to suggest, but I checked where the OP's cache hide is located (on the assumption that's near where they live) and it's a long way from London! Rgds, Andy Yeah I live in Stoke but I wouldn't mind doing this series some time. Ideally need some a little more local too though Quote Link to comment
team tisri Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 (edited) Hi everyone Can anyone tell me of any good routes or trails that can be cached by bike? Thanks in advance Claire Some information about what kind of location you're interested in might be useful here Edit: I see you mentioned it further down... never mind... Edited February 21, 2011 by team tisri Quote Link to comment
+currykev Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 (edited) That ET Highway trail. Edited February 22, 2011 by currykev Quote Link to comment
+Madyokel Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Check out "The Staffs Seekers" and "Sharant" Trails on disused railway lines from Stafford To Newport (Shrops not the welsh one) Quote Link to comment
+CherryPi Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 That ET Highway trail. Hmm maybe a little hot by bike Quote Link to comment
+Maple Leaf Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 (edited) PopUpPirate has a bookmark that have some listed with the NCR numbers. (although quite a few of them have been archived now) Cycle Chaos (NCR/LCR) I would advise looking at the caching map .... around canals and old railway tracks. Edited February 23, 2011 by Maple Leaf Quote Link to comment
+Boggin's Dad Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 If down in the South West, there is Ernie B's Coast to Coast which I did in a day on a bicycle. It goes from Uphill (Weston) down to West Bay (Bridport). It is mostly along quiet roads, and diversions can be made. A pleasant day with mostly roadside finds, The only downside is that it is not circular, and you need to pedal back, or have someone to give you a lift. Good Luck Quote Link to comment
+dasy2k1 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 There seem to be plenty of cahces near the trans Pennine way Quote Link to comment
+look4box Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 If down in the South West, there is Ernie B's Coast to Coast which I did in a day on a bicycle. It goes from Uphill (Weston) down to West Bay (Bridport). It is mostly along quiet roads, and diversions can be made. A pleasant day with mostly roadside finds, The only downside is that it is not circular, and you need to pedal back, or have someone to give you a lift. Good Luck That's sounds like some day & achievement too ! I'm a newbie - been caching for less than four weeks. Generally go caching on foot, although we have taken the bikes a couple of times too: but nothing as extreme as your adventure....not yet anyhow. Has anyone else noticed any weight loss from caching ? I now have an excuse to have one more beer now as I'll walk/bike it off tomorrow : ) Quote Link to comment
jadenrich2101 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 deffo noticed ive lost abit of weight!!! have been walkin since i started, recently just got my bike fixed. Leigh has some good caches - foxcache series (on old slag heaps, beautiful when its sunny) Theres more animal series eg Lion and badger all around the same area good luck wi ur new found addiction Quote Link to comment
team tisri Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Has anyone else noticed any weight loss from caching ? I now have an excuse to have one more beer now as I'll walk/bike it off tomorrow : ) Oh yes... I bought a bike initially as a way of striking out further to go caching without having to take the car. The first caching trip I did by bike was about 5 miles and I was ready to curl up and die at the end of it. Now I don't bat an eyelid at cycling 7-8 miles each way for a single cache, often extend the journey home to make it more interesting, and for good measure I've lost four inches off my waistline. Quote Link to comment
+Ant89 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I try to do most of my urban caching by bike assuming I can get my bike there in the 1st place! Quite handy when looking for nanos can act like I'm examining the bike! and allows a larger area to be covered than can normally be done on foot. Quote Link to comment
+Grizzly Pair Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Check out the Grizzly's Conkers circuit at Moira near Ashby - starts here : http://coord.info/GC28MXQ Quote Link to comment
+The QCs Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I've biked round most of (except footpaths) the Temple Bottom series (8miles/38 caches) near Swindon. Last weekend I was in Windsor and went round 2 series (Great Park (5 miles/ 15 caches) and Virginia Waters (5 miles 17 caches) series by bike, the latter though had a section where I had to push the bike. Etchilhampton near Devizes has a circuit all on byways. I think we clocked 5 miles and 30 odd caches. There are quite a few bikeable routes in that part of Wiltshire. We (Cache and Cake Club) have just put out a Chocolate Series near Wantage that is completely on byways. It is 4 miles and 24 caches...and not one gate or stile! ALong the Kennet and Avon canal, there are loads of caches that you can ride to, it is a beautiful area. Quote Link to comment
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